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coverage

[kuv′ərij]

the extent to which services rendered by a health care program cover the potential need for them.

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coverage,

n 1. benefits available to an individual covered under a dental benefits plan.
2. See denture coverage.

coverage year,

n the 12-month period over which deductibles and maximum benefits apply for each person.

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coverage

Clinical medicine The provision of medical services by one physician for another, who is usually board certified in the same specialty as the physician for whom he is 'covering'; in the US, a physician must ensure 'coverage' when absent from his practice, or he is legally liable for 'abandonment,' should a Pt need care during his absence Medical malpractice The provision of liability insurance–eg, typical 'coverage' for medical malpractice insurance ranges from $1-3 million per incident and $3-5 million for complete liability coverage. See Nose coverage, Tail coverage Managed care The extent of insurance or benefits afforded by an insurance policy. Cf Carve-out coverage, Coordinated coverage, Creditable coverage, Extended coverage, Portable coverage, Primary coverage, Secondary coverage, Vision care coverage.